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Welcome to all things Wildlife, dedicated to describing, discovering and inspiring everyone about nature, the countryside and special places. all things Wildlife is an ever growing collection of articles, tutorials, guides, reviews and ramblings all with one thing in common...increasing our enjoyment of the countryside. Whether you want to find key species, visit amazing places, improve your wildlife photography or just enjoy your local walks more there is something for you.
Mouse, vole or rat?
A small brown creature scurries across your path or you might even enjoy a longer view of one under the bird feeders, but which of our rodent species is it, a mouse, a vole or a rat?
Finding & Photographing Butterflies
Small and flighty yet beautiful and photogenic, Oliver Smart provides some top tips for finding and photographing British butterflies.
GIGRIN FARM, THE BEST PLACE TO SEE RED KITES?
25 years ago it was the only place to see red kites, now they are everywhere but for Wildlife Photographer Nick Martin Gigrin Farm is the original and still the best.
Photography Bean bags, an alternative to tripods
Versatile, compact and cheap; bean bags provide a multi-function support for you and your photographic gear. Award winning wildlife photographer Oliver Smart tells us more.
How to photograph wildlife silhouettes
Silhouettes of nature can be simple yet impactful. In this article Nick guides us through the techniques for maximum success.
Photographing Colin the Cuckoo at Thursley Common
After a few days in Dorset exploring wildlife on the heaths I made a last minute decision to visit the famous Colin in Thursley Common.